2016 SLL to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0177 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.0116 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0145 AFN

2016 SLL to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SLL to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 15, valuing the pair at 0.0177. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 0.0116.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0061 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0165 to the December average rate of 0.0120, the exchange rate registered a net change of -27.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0177 was up 1.68% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0174, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SLL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 88 AFN

2015 Average 74 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 58 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.27 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0180

0.0111

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL to AFN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0169, compared to 0.0120 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0169

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0120

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0046 AFN (High: 0.0177 / Low: 0.0131). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AFN (High: 0.0125 / Low: 0.0124).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0046

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.0167) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0140), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0028 (+19.74%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.0167

2015 Avg (June) 0.0140

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0167	0.0163	0.0165
February	0.0170	0.0166	0.0168
March	0.0172	0.0168	0.0169
April	0.0173	0.0172	0.0173
May	0.0175	0.0173	0.0174
June	0.0177	0.0131	0.0167
July	0.0125	0.0124	0.0124
August	0.0125	0.0119	0.0121
September	0.0122	0.0116	0.0118
October	0.0118	0.0116	0.0117
November	0.0120	0.0117	0.0119
December	0.0121	0.0120	0.0120